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These 6 Upcycled Projects Were Made Right at ReStore

Upcycled home projects have become one of the coolest ways to DIY. From re-purposed light fixtures that bring new style to a room to doors that function as tables, there are so many ways to upcycle old furniture and fixtures into new and unique pieces.

That’s exactly what a few staff members at ReStore have been doing. By putting some TLC into old, donated pieces, they’ve been able to turn them into completely new—and sellable—furnishings. All the materials used for these 6 projects came right from ReStore—and the amount each piece cost to make just might surprise you.

Upcycled Vanity
It didn’t take much to give this old vanity a cool modern update. The vanity was sanded and painted white. Then a 2×12 piece of lumber was stained, sealed with 3 coats of polyurethane, and made into a counter top. The addition of a vessel sink and tall faucet added extra flair to this piece.
Total cost of ReStore materials (not including sink and faucet): $30

School Door Coffee Table
The antique wood used to create this table makes it a one-of-a-kind centerpiece for a room. The old school doors used in this project previously decorated the walls in the ReStore receiving room, and a piece of early-1900s hardwood salvaged from a deconstruction job was used for the bottom shelf. All it took to produce this unique table was some cutting, sanding, assembling and polyurethane sealing.
Total cost of ReStore materials: $35

Window Coffee Table
This coffee table doubles as a functional storage space. An old window from a salvage deconstruction job was used, as was the same 1900s hardwood used in the school door coffee table. 4 spindles were cut down for the legs and the outside of the table was painted white. Then hinges were attached to the inside of the table so the window top could be opened, creating a great space for storage.
Total cost of ReStore materials: $20

Console TV Shelf
There’s no need to throw out an ancient console TV when you can make it functional! The insides of this old Zenith console TV were taken out and replaced with a middle shelf and a piece of wainscot on the back. The outside was painted Cool Breeze Blue and the inside was painted white.
Total cost of ReStore materials: $20

Door Mirror
Here’s a creative and rustic way to display a mirror in a foyer, porch or other part of your home. This project was quick and easy—all it took was an old door and mirror. Some of the paint that was coming off the door was scraped away, and 3 coats of polyurethane were applied. Then the glass window panels were replaced with cut pieces of an old mirror.
Total cost of ReStore materials: $15

Upcycled Light Fixture
Transforming an old light fixture into a more contemporary piece can completely change the look of a room—and it was a really simple project for the ReStore staff. This fixture was spray painted with metal paint. Then the globes were replaced with more modern ones from ReStore. Done!
Total cost of ReStore materials: $10

It’s amazing what you can create on a budget. Find these and more upcycled projects on the ReStore Facebook page at facebook.com/lahfhrestore. And don’t forget to stop into ReStore to check out our latest upcycled projects—or get the supplies to make your own!